Jennifer McGuire
Hello, card makers! My son, Colin, is excited to start Kindergarten in a few days and is especially excited to meet his new teacher. And as a parent, I want to give his teacher a big hug for all the hard work she does. I so admire those who teach and work in schools.
To let them know they are appreciated, I decided to create a card for his new teacher, along with some of the other folks he will meet as he heads off on this new adventure. But with all the back-to-school plans, I am a bit short on time. That is where the new issue Card Ideas for Paper Crafters comes in handy!
Sketches are a great way to speed up the card-making process. And Card Ideas for Paper Crafters has some fabulous sketches. I used Stephanie Halinski’s fun sketch from page 50 of the issue:
After picking out my sketch, I grabbed some fun products:
- KI Memories Back To School Puffies (love these for quick embellishments)
- Studio Calico 6×6 Paper Pads (this size paper is excellent for card-making)
- Paper Smooches Word Up stamp set (great for cute cards)
I decided to use this sketch in several ways. First, we have a vertical card:
Next, I used it horizontally:
Then I rotated the sketch a bit for some added fun:
And finally, a mini card!
These cards were quick and easy, thanks to a fabulous sketch and great products. I enjoyed making them so much I decided to hook a lucky winner up with these goodies from Paper Smooches, Studio Calico and KI Memories:
For your chance to win, just leave a comment here by midnight (MDT) on Thursday, August 25.
Happy back-to-school!
Jennifer
P.S. Feelin’ sketchy? Cath is announcing a brand new sketch challenge over on the Moxie Fab World blog! Hop on over for all the details!
P.P.S. It’s time to announce the winners of Kelly’s Meet Lindsay Amrhein post!
1. Billie Dee (Aug. 22, 1:07 p.m.)
2. Tricia Dee (Aug. 22, 3:00 p.m.)
3. Annette Witherspoon (Aug. 22, 10:49 a.m.)
Congrats, winners! Kelly will be contacting you shortly to discuss your prizes and get your mailing address. Thanks to all who left comments!
Cute cute cards! Thanks for a chance to win the goodies.
What a great giveaway! So may cool products that I would love to try out!
These are so great! Love the idea of taking a simple sketch and tweaking it slightly to make all the cards unique.
I love back to school time! Cute stuff!
super cute cards! I always love your work… you make card making so attainable!
I love those cards. I plan to use them as inspiration for pencil holders and bookmarks for my kids for the first day of school!
I would like to work with these more muted colors…usually I’m a jewel-tone fan so it would be a fresh direction for me. Thanks!
I {heart} your work and would love a chance to win!
These are totally cute! Love the felt. Thanks for the fun chance
Such clever cards…love the embellishments and festive paper!
Oh these are fantastic! You do such a great job. Thanks for the chance to win:)
luv luv luv the paper! (and of course your designs!)
Love the cards – so cute! Excited for the chance to win – especially the SC paper
Oh my goodness, all of those cards are super adorable! Such a sweet gesture and I’m sure each who receives one will greatly appreciate it! Good luck to your little man with his kindergarten adventures
Such cute cards. so cute and simple. the felt embellishments make everything pop.
I adore teacher cards and these three are SUPER cute! Hope you have a great year as a kinder mom and I envy your teachers!
Love those cute cards – such a wonderful way to kick off the new school year!
Just darling. The teachers must love you ! Happy New School year…
What cute cards! They will all love them, and I got some wonderful inspiration! Thanks!
What a great idea…love the use of the Puffies and the color scheme.
I just moved to Cinn. Hope to be able to take one of your classes one of these days. You do great work!
Those are wonderful, wonderful cards! Such excellent ideas for cute little cards.
those cards are awesome. I am in hurricane Irenes path right now, but really need to make my kids teachers something special for all the work they have done to reassure the kids of their safety this week( the first week of school!)such cute cards!
OMGosh! I sure wish you were the parent of one of MY students! God bless you for honoring the people who will make your son’s year the best ever!
Oh … and thanks for the opportunity to win!
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So stink in adorable! What fabulous cards!
I really admire your work Jennifer and I would be overjoyed to win some of the products here. Thank you for the chance to win!!
Cute cards. Thanks for giving a chance to win this cuteness;)
I’m a Granny who lives in Australia who loves to scrapbook and make cards for my four grandchildren. I just love your beautiful work and all the techniques you show us. I don’t have much time to spare, so these cards really appealed to me. Colin’s teachers are lucky to be on the receiving end of your super cards.
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Love your work! I am totally amazed by your creativity and would love to win some of these products! Thanks for the chance.
Lovely cards! … and a lovely giveaway!
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Love them cards! They make great ideas for a back to school scrapbooking page also. Thank you for sharing your awesome ideas and for the chance to win!
What teacher wouldn’t love these cards! Thanks for the chance with the giveaway.
Love the cards, always love your work. Thanks for the chance to win
Lovely cards. I am off to use some of the felt pieces I’ve been hoarding for a while
Thanks for the giveaway
Great cards. I adore those puffy felt embellishments! Thanks for the giveaway:)
I just discovered your site and am adding it to my bookmarks!
LOVE your cute cards, Jen! Thanks so much!!!
Based on the number of comments posted already, it would be a long shot to win – but I love love love your cards and you are a great inspiration. Thanks for sharing your talents and the chance to win.
Love the cute cards you came up with.. excited for the chance to win the goodies above.. to fun!
These cards are awesome, Jennifer. I have always loved your work and am so honored that one of my sketches inspired these designs!
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Jennifer, such cute and colorful cards! That is so thoughtful of you to include not only the teachers but the other helpers who will make your little guys first year so great!
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